Become a celebrity and make a fortune

Shout out to all the naturally fabulous women out there! If you’re always turning heads and enjoy being the centre of attention, why not channel your natural charm into a lucrative business?

With reality television and social media, catching the eye is easier than ever before. Plus, there are countless tales of amazing women who’ve hit the big time by just stepping out into their limelight.

Take Susan Boyle, for instance. At first glance, the quaint contestant on the Britain’s Got Talent stage seemed devoid of any charm. But then she opened her mouth and a beloved songstress was born. This was back in 2009 and in the meantime, she’s released seven albums and won numerous awards. Not bad for a “Scottish cat lady in sensible shoes” as Stephen Colbert referred to her at the 2010 Grammy Awards.

So, if you fancy yourself as brave (and talented) as Ms Boyle, why not audition for reality telly yourself?

Start your own sewing business

Are friends and family members always running to you with torn trousers and crazy Halloween outfit ideas? Ever considered using your obviously brilliant sewing skills to earn some extra cash?

Well, the good news is that there is a whole range of ways to make money from this talent!

From fixing other people’s garments to designing a range of your own; making cuddly toys for children or offering sewing lessons to others. The opportunities are really endless and can end up being quite a substantial income!

Use your musical talents to make money as a busker

Do you have the voice of a nightingale? The fleetest fingers any guitar has ever felt? If you enjoy performing, but don’t feel confident enough to enter the official concert circuit yet, you could always get some practice with busking.

Earnings vary depending on many factors: what the weather is like, the time of day, the location you choose and the amount of generous pedestrian traffic passing by.

Some people make hundreds a day, particularly at festivals.

However, you may get nothing for one hour and then earn over £20+ the next hour.

Help other women find their style by becoming a personal shopper

Are you stylish? Do you dress well? Do you know how to put an outfit together? Have you got a background in fashion? Do you always know which shops have which clothes? Do you check the high street weekly to see what stock’s in, what’s sold out or what’s selling like hotcakes?

Many department stores (and airports) employ personal shoppers and this is an option if you are free to work full-time. The stores usually ask for at least two years experience in clothing retail. Competition is high.

Starting salaries are £18 – 22k although this can rise to £30k with experience (more in London).

If you prefer a steady job to the uncertainty of self-employment, this could be for you. When you work for a store, you also get commission on the items you sell and this is another nice boost to your salary.

Earn money by becoming a mobile manicurist

Become the saviour of busy women everywhere when you set up a mobile manicurist.

If you’ve always enjoyed decorating your own nails and looking for a bit of extra cash on the side, this could be a perfect part-time job for you.

Mobile manicurists are usually fully trained and offer a flexible schedule which means it can be a great part-time money maker for those who have a full-time job.

If you want to offer your treatments to high-end clients you can charge anything from £25-£30. When starting out, however, you should charge around £7 – £20 and increase your rates as your business picks up.

Make money cooking: start a supper club

If your friends and family are always finding excuses to flock to your dinner table, it’s safe to say your cooking skills are well above average.

So, why not turn your talent into a thriving business?

One of the most exciting to pop up onto our radar recently is to start a supper club of your own.

With their roots in the cabaret culture of the 1930s and ’40s, supper clubs are experiencing a revival as affordable alternatives to fancy restaurants and opportunities for diners to connect more authentically.

Because of the novelty of the experience, you can charge between £30 and £50 a head. Which could translate into a nice sum of money if you have an average of 10 guests per meal.

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